a life in balance
I want to talk about the emotions behind our food and drink choices. What drives us to eat the things we eat? Why do we get addicted to food or drink? What emotions are we trying to deal with as we reach for a comforting glass of wine or a soothing sugary snack? Are our […]
Detoxing is getting a lot of press these days. With the increasing presence of additives, intensive farming and unnatural modifications being made to our food, including the toxins we ingest and are surrounded by (sugar, transfats, alcohol, smoke, pollution, etc.), it’s no wonder detoxing is so popular. Many people turn to cleanses to give their […]
Sweet Misery Sugar. I know I keep going on about it, but it really is our worst enemy in our wellness journey. We have been led to believe in the last few decades by large food manufacturers that fat and calories are our enemies if we wish to have a fit and healthy body, and that we should […]
If you’ve made the shift from sugary foods to wholesome ones, ditched the white pasta for wholewheat and swapped your sugary cereals for organic eggs and veggies, you may be wondering how to get a sweet fix without sacrificing your health efforts. I regularly put groups of people through 30 day programs to help them […]
We’ve all experienced the feeling of food cravings, but do you know what is going on inside your body when they occur? Two main players ghrelin and leptin are hormones responsible for your body’s hunger signals. Your body is designed to be able to regulate your appetite with the help of these two hormones. Leptin […]
According to the latest study from Imperial College London, we should be consuming ten portions of fruit and veg per day, and that upping our intake could prevent almost 8 million deaths worldwide per year. It’s estimated that 80% of people are not managing to eat their 5-a-day, so if you’re wondering how you can […]
Eating living foods is good for us. That doesn’t mean chasing Daisy the cow around the field so you can eat her, it refers to getting as many fresh, unprocessed, mainly raw, foods into your diet. So what makes a food “alive”? One word. Enzymes. They are catalysts for every chemical reaction in the body. Without them, […]
Your food is a powerhouse of nourishment containing vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, phytochemicals and macro nutrients. Different foods have a vast array of affects once they get digested and absorbed into your body. You literally are made of the food that you eat. Read on to see a list of some of the healing properties of […]
Everyone loves chocolate. It is said that it mimics the feelings of being in love. It is one of the most popular foods in modern society. Unfortunately most people are eating the wrong kind of chocolate, highly processed and laden with dairy and sugar. Pure chocolate on the other hand is loaded with nutrients and […]
Grazing on healthy, nutrient-dense foods keeps your blood sugar levels even and insulin levels steady, resulting in more energy, vitality and an enhanced mental clarity and performance. Avoid the 3pm slump Often wondered why you reach for chocolate or biscuits at 3pm? When your blood sugar levels plummet, your hunger soars! When your hunger soars, […]